We like to think about cute little
lambs like this one being held by actress Joanna Lumley, or the one below in
the pasture of a sanctuary.

Reality

(Sheep and Lambs - Downed - 01)
In Lancaster, PA, this "downed" sheep was allowed to die slowly. These
animals are then sent to rendering plants. Mad Cow disease is believed
to have originated from the ground up and processed remains of sheep like
this one being fed to cattle as a protein supplement to fatten them faster
for slaughter.